The Fed Slashes Rates Again & Big Tech’s Endless AI Spending

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Will Prediction Markets Whiff on Midterms? & DC Votes on a Foie Gras Ban

#968: The economy is the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections. AI data centers make their appearance in 10 states’ ballot measures. Prediction markets activity is expected to skyrocket and many are facing questions about their accuracy ahead of the November ele ...  Show more

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